Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. … Read More
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